This English boy does not notice it, or if he notices it regards it as an exhibition of gratitude, which he could well dispense with, for having saved her life.
"You can leave them with a tranquil heart, my dear.

I will answer for it that never in his inmost heart has the idea of his ever making love to Jeanne occurred to this English lad.

Lastly I should be sorry for him to leave, because his good spirits and cheerfulness are invaluable at present.

Ernest is apt to be gloomy and depressed, and cheerfulness is at a premium in France at present.

Moreover, should there be any difficulty or danger while we are absent I trust very much to that lad's good sense and courage.